SOHOware Home Networking Solution Connects Office of the Future for Best-Selling Author and Investigative Journalist

Business Wire, July 31, 2000

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 2000

Wired and Wireless DSL High-Speed Internet Sharing Gives Author/Reporter Freedom to Cover War Criminals, the Mob Underworld and

Political Scandals from Anywhere at Anytime

The world of war criminals, political assassinations, organized crime and social scandals may seem an eclectic combination of interests, but for author/investigative journalist Gerald Posner, these are everyday topics that he enthusiastically researches and embraces for a multitude of ongoing editorial projects.

A true entrepreneur who has embraced today's cutting-edge technology to cover subjects of the past, Posner is a well-respected author who uses his office of the future to its maximum capacity. On any given day, you can find him in his Manhattan-based home office researching and writing at one of his five computers, working on projects as he juggles a hectic schedule that includes serving as a regular panelist on the History Channel's "History Center," a writer on investigative issues for TALK magazine, best-selling author and a contributor to NBC's TODAY show.

SOHOware's Broadband Internet Gateway (BIG) which is the core of his networking solution, provides him the capability to connect all his computers into one secure DSL Internet connection, both wired and wirelessly. The SOHOware CableFREE NetBlaster acts as a wireless bridge for his laptop to his network anywhere in his apartment.

His networking system consists of two printers, a scanner and five computers that are spread throughout his Manhattan apartment. Rather than spending valuable time running from computer to computer, moving files and applications with numerous zip drives and floppy disks, he can easily and instantaneously access any file or computer device he needs and has the capacity to work wherever and whenever he feels most creative.

"The SOHOware home network gives me the personal freedom I have been looking for and enables me to work from any of my computers, on any project, making me much more productive," Posner explained. "Before I found the SOHOware solution, I couldn't fully utilize all of my computer resources. I've been especially impressed with the reception we maintain even in the middle of New York with concrete walls and all the competition amongst our neighbors who are using a variety of electronic devices."

Also benefiting from the SOHOware solution is Posner's wife, Trisha, also a successful journalist. In addition to working closely with her husband on projects, she is often working on one of the computers developing articles and writing new books. The home office network not only allows the couple to share files, applications and computer resources, but more importantly, enables them to simultaneously share the high-speed DSL Internet connection they depend on for much of their research.

In making his home networking solution decision, Posner did what he does best -- investigate. He looked at other products before purchasing his SOHOware broadband wireless network. He researched the company, read online reviews and even checked with a local retailer regarding the product's return rate. Once he made his purchase, he had the solution out of the box and installed in fifteen minutes without any help.

"I was afraid networking our home office would be as painful as going to the dentist, but once I understood how easy SOHOware made it to install and connect everything, the decision to buy this solution was quite easy," Posner said. "The product was virtually plug-and-play so getting everything connected and working was a breeze."

According to Andy Chang, vice president of marketing at SOHOware, Posner's reaction to the installation process underscores the company's commitment to making broadband home networking solutions easy and personal. As an early pioneer and innovator of home networking, the company is dedicated to empowering consumers to easily create home networking solutions that maximize broadband connections.

SOHOware has designed its BIG networking solution with the built-in security benefits home offices need. Easy to install and use, this "residential gateway" enables families or co-workers to share a single Internet address among its multiple PCs, as well as to share peripherals and files for work and entertainment.

About SOHOware Inc.

SOHOware, with headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., develops and markets the industry's most complete line of broadband-centric home networking products and self-installation programs, providing the most consumer-friendly networking experience backed by excellent customer service and support for home and small office computer users. SOHOware's broadband-centric home networking family includes the CableStar DOCSIS cable modem, Broadband Internet Gateway, broadband-sharing wired and CableFREE wireless home networking products. The company also plans to launch phoneline broadband solutions.

SOHOware-branded products are available at retail outlets including CompUSA, Fry's, Micro Center, THE WIZ and CompuSmart Canada, as well as through MSO/SOHOware co-branded e-commerce sites. SOHOware is a member of BlueTooth, HomePNA, the Wireless Ethernet Compliance Association (WECA), Universal Plug and Play Forum (UpnP) as well as the National Cable Television Association (NCTA) and the California Cable Television Association (CCTA).